How Many kW Is 12,000 BTU?

Answer
3.51685 kW = 12,000 BTU/h

An air conditioner rated 12,000 BTU/h moves 3.51685 kW of heat, which is exactly 1 ton of refrigeration. This is cooling capacity, not power use: with a typical COP around 3 it draws roughly 1–1.3 kW from the outlet.

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    BTU/h to kW table (air conditioner sizes)

    BTU/hkWTR
    5,000 BTU/h1.46540.41667
    7,500 BTU/h2.1980.625
    9,000 BTU/h2.63760.75
    12,000 BTU/h3.51691
    18,000 BTU/h5.27531.5
    24,000 BTU/h7.03372
    30,000 BTU/h8.79212.5
    36,000 BTU/h10.5513
    48,000 BTU/h14.0674
    60,000 BTU/h17.5845

    1 BTU/h = 0.29307107 W (International Table BTU). 12,000 BTU/h = 1 TR.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many watts does a 12,000 BTU AC use?

    Its cooling output is 3,517 W; electrical input is usually about 1,000–1,300 W depending on efficiency (SEER/EER).

    How many BTU is 1 kW?

    1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h.

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